Shooting sticks bi-pod or tri-pod

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Im looking to buy a decent set of shooting sticks to use for coyote calling/hunting. I have always used a bi-pod design but see more and more of the tri-pod designs on the shelves. I looked at one in Cabelas today and think it would work well but am looking for opinions.

Cheers!!
 
I've tried them all.. And went back to a longer bipod on my rifle. One that was long enough to shoot from sitting or kneeling. I didnt like carrying extra stuff and wanted have my setup time quick and easy. It adds weight to your rifle, but if you use a lightweight rifle its very manageable.

But now that i have the shooting sticks I still use them often.

The tripod is great for shooting gophers.
Bipod i sometimes take out if i dont use my coyote rig (22-250)
Monopod i keep in my hunting bag and used last year to bag a coyote when i wasnt expecting one. I saw one off in the distance while searching for white tail. Having a call and mono pod in a small day bag makes switching to a different game fast and simple.

Either way you wont regret your choice, but i vote for bipod on rifle. Probably not what u were looking for.
I hope that helps.
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Permanently mounted bipod for prone shooting. Or a monopod standing stick, known to my ancestors as a thumbstick. Only thing I can stand to carry around, and that only as long as the rifle is slung.
 
For hunting, I don't like a gun mounted bipod... I vastly prefer shooting sticks and currently use a shock corded collapsible model that works fine and is light weight and compact.
 
I use trigger sticks (bipod), I really like them, easily adjustable, you can use the longer ones as a walking stick, or shorten them down to and carry them, or fasten to your pack.
 
Mine turned out great I use it all the time...I made a few using a wooden (old school) hockey shaft cut down the middle. Very strong, light weight and cheap.... I didn't bother with the spoon thing, I like using mine as a walking stick to and from stand. Never go hunting without them.... :)

FLHTCUI said:
Varmint All Rocks... :rockOn:
How did yours turn out fratri, mine work just fine,yes, just fine...
Rob
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I made my own out of very lightweight/compact camera tripod I wasn't using with my 35 mm camera much anymore. I made a small foam lined wooden cradle that has a female fitting on the bottom side that allows the standard male nut/screw thread on the mounting base of the tripod to screw into and securely hold it in place. Works the same as if you were securing a camera only you are securing the cradle.
The tripod is compact enough in size that it easily fits in my backpack. In the field I can quickly set it up and use it as a walking stick/guide if I need to and then set up quickly on my coyote hunts. The height is quick and easy to adjust as are the legs of the tripod if the ground is uneven. Best of all it is rock solid. You can pick up a similar tripod at 2nd hand shops for cheap if you want to try and save some money. The cradle is a simple base with 2 sides and easy to make. I painted mine with patches of green and black paint I had left over from past jobs to give it that camo look. It has fooled the coyotes so far.
 
hoytcanon said:
For hunting, I don't like a gun mounted bipod... I vastly prefer shooting sticks and currently use a shock corded collapsible model that works fine and is light weight and compact.
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Thats what i carry as well. Picked up some at Gander Mtn that have a holster for your belt or pack. Have a tall set for standing, and shorter set for sitting.
 
scott_r said:
Im looking to buy a decent set of shooting sticks to use for coyote calling/hunting. I have always used a bi-pod design but see more and more of the tri-pod designs on the shelves. I looked at one in Cabelas today and think it would work well but am looking for opinions.

Cheers!!
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Go over to a local farm supply and get two white fiberglass electric fence posts and a pack of castration rings. Sealer rings or a heavy elastic band or even electrical tape would work too, but the castration rings help recoup your cred after just buying two posts.;) Expect to hear some 20 feet of fence jokes. Cheaper and better than the bungie corded versions, and when you're calling coyotes there's no big advantage to something that breaks down. They're also already white, and functionally indestructible.

Another thing is nobody ever stole a fence post off the back of a pickup before.
 
Dogleg said:
Go over to a local farm supply and get two white fiberglass electric fence posts and a pack of castration rings. Sealer rings or a heavy elastic band or even electrical tape would work too, but the castration rings help recoup your cred after just buying two posts.;) Expect to hear some 20 feet of fence jokes. Cheaper and better than the bungie corded versions, and when you're calling coyotes there's no big advantage to something that breaks down. They're also already white, and functionally indestructible.

Another thing is nobody ever stole a fence post off the back of a pickup before.
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You'd be surprised in north central Regina... Great idea, gonna give it a go.
 
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